Tatonka 2011 Catalogue

71 Tents Find out more online: auf www.tatonka.com Guy ropes Entrances Frame Vents Tent pegs Pockets Truth 1 // There is no such thing as 100% water- proof tents. A tent is made from a combination of different materials and parts. Depending on their construction, not all seams can be joined to make them waterproof, and water can also penetrate through zip fasteners, and condensation is supposed to be channelled away via openings in the tent. Truth 2 // Tents don’t last a lifetime. All materials age. Especially when they’re subjected to tough weather conditions and UV rays. Tips on the right way to deal with external influences can be found in the Tent-ABC and the TATONKA Tent Handbook. Truth 3 // Even in good tents there will be conden- sation. The formation of condensation is a physical process, which cannot be prevented in tents. Tips on minimising condensation can be found in the TATONKA Tent Handbook. Truth 4 // Aluminium poles break. If they are not handled or stored properly, or if too much force is applied, even aluminium poles will be damaged. This is why you should always take at least one repair sleeve with you when you go camping. 1 2 3 4 If you pay attention to the “Care and Repair” tips here in the catalogue or in even more detail in the TATONKA Tent Handbook, you will be able to en- joy your TATONKA tent for a very long time to come. And of course we can also offer you the professional TATONKA repair service for our tents. Within the bounds of feasibility. 4 TRUTHS ABOUT TENTS Of course every camping enthusiast wishes that their latest purchase is 100% dry inside, will last a lifetime and survive the years without any damage. Tents from TATONKA are top class and are produced with high-quality workmanship, but we don’t want to keep the following four truths from you: Guy ropes // Guy ropes help to make your tent stable when it’s blowing a gale and rain- ing cats and dogs. The advantage of TATONKA tents is that they have a roll-up system for guy ropes, which makes taking them down a lot easier and prevents knots. For better visibility in the dark the ropes have reflective sleeves. Porch // The porch is the storage space for luggage in the tent between the inner tent and the entrance. A clean and dry storage space for everything that you don’t need inside the inner tent. Entrances // TATONKA inner tent entrances are wide and simple to use. Mosquito win- dows that can be closed separately and easily with one hand are basic features. When the tent is open the entrance section can be stowed away in the side pocket or rolled up and secured. Frame // In order to be able to set up the tent, we use – depending on the tent category – two different aluminium alloys. Both variations are highly break-proof. The individual segments are hollow, inside is a fixed rubber band onto which the segments are attached in the right order like beads on a necklace and can be easily inserted into one another. Tent pegs // There are different tent pegs for different types of ground. Our tents come with standard pegs. You can purchase special tent pegs for particularly sandy, hard or stony ground, or even snow. Vents // Vents are covered openings in the outer skin of the tent, which provide air circulation. They are separately tensioned and waterproof. Thanks to a stiff fabric band TATONKA vents can be positioned easily, even after intense use. Mosquito windows and tension points are standard features on our tents; vents that can be closed from the inside are available exclusively in our high-end collection. Pockets // Pockets offer storage space and help you to keep your tent tidy. Side pockets at head height (when lying down) are perfect for storing items such as spectacles. Almost all of our tents with porch have an additional detachable porch pocket and a roof pocket for sunglasses, insect spray or other odds and ends. Ground sheets // Ground sheets protect the base of the tent from damages caused by stones, branches, etc., and also fend off cold and wetness for a long time. The ground sheet should not be bigger than the guyed outer tent, to avoid funnel effects. Porch ground sheets make the porch a clean and dry storage space, even when the weather is bad and the ground is damp. UV radiation // Tent materials, especially the outer fabric, are subject to an ageing process and lose their resistance over time. The main cause of this is UV radiation. Tents with silicone coating are far more resistant than those with PU coating. So it’s best to choose a shady spot to pitch up your tent to avoid any risks. Water column // The water column is a measure of how high the water pressure can be before the fabric lets in moisture. According to DIN, a value of 1500 mm is classified as waterproof. But a water column measurement is not always a sign of quality. The outer tents of our high-end series with 1500 mm have a much lower water column than our all-round tents (8000 mm) – but their special coating means that drops of water drip off immediately and therefore guarantees a 100% watertight surface. TATONKA ground sheets have a water column of 10,000 mm (all-round) or 8000 mm (high-end). WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TENTS